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John McGinn a Rangers transfer target as Steven Gerrard looks to beat off English clubs to sign Hibs midfielder
McGinn has been linked with a host of sides south of the border and Hibs are looking to hold out for up to £5m for the playmaker.
BY KEITH JACKSON
06:00, 11 MAY 2018UPDATED00:30, 11 MAY 2018
Steven Gerrard is weighing up an attempt to hijack John McGinn’s summer move across the border.
Record Sport understands Gerrard has been alerted to McGinn’s availability by director of football Mark Allen and head of scouting Andy Scoulding - both of whom have been tracking the 23-year-old’s situation for months.
In fact, the player and his representatives were made aware of Rangers’ interest before Gerrard was officially appointed as the new man in charge last Friday.
And the Ibrox boss in waiting dispatched a scout to Tynecastle on Wednesday night to run the rule over McGinn as the Hibs star suffered a derby defeat at the hands of city rivals Hearts.
Rangers director of football Mark Allen has been watching McGinn closely throughout the season
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Now Gerrard - who has already drawn up a long list of summer targets - must weigh up whether or not to add McGinn’s name to his list and enter the bidding for one of Scotland’s most sought-after and valuable young talents.
But, if Gerrard does decide to make a move, he’ll face stiff financial opposition as it's believed a number of big- spending English clubs - including at least one from the Premier League - are preparing to come to the table with the bidding likely to start at no less than £3million.
John McGinn is certain to attract a lot of attention during the summer(Image: SNS Group)
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Hibs boss Neil Lennon believes the club should be holding out for as much as £5million even though McGinn only has one year left to run on his Easter Road contract. And the player’s price could spiral if a number of potential bidders follow up their interest with firm cash offers.
Although most of McGinn’s potential suitors are believed to be championship clubs some top flight bosses, including West Ham’s Davie Moyes, have been monitoring McGinn’s progression since the start of the season.
But with doubts still surrounding Moyes’ future in London’s East End - despite him leading the Hammers to safety by the skin of their teeth - it remains to be seen if he will be in any position to lead the bidding.
West Ham boss David Moyes is one of many managers down south who have been keeping tabs on the Hibs man(Image: Getty Images)
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Now Gerrard is mulling over the chance to get in early as he plots for his first season in senior management.
It’s understood the 37-year-old has drawn up a list of his own targets which includes a number of former team-mates and opponents from his time at Liverpool, with veteran defender Martin Skrtel among his preferred options.